Ercan
Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ercan
Ercan is a Turkish name combining "er" (man/hero) and "can" (soul/life), meaning "heroic soul" or "man of spirit" with roots in Old Turkic and Persian linguistic elements.
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Etymology
Ercan is a Turkish name combining "er" (man/hero) and "can" (soul/life), meaning "heroic soul" or "man of spirit" with roots in Old Turkic and Persian linguistic elements. The name is primarily used in Turkish and Kurdish cultures, with prevalence in Turkey and among diaspora communities, reflecting modern Turkish naming practices that emerged in the 20th century.
Ercan currently ranks #3,009 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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